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Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 to Libbie Elmore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.065 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Chattanooga, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 January 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He describes his meals in detail He also warns her that there is little chance he can get a furlough since only one out of twenty may get one.

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